Jacobs is the first Italian to win the gold medal in the event, and the first European to win since Linford Christie won the event at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. [16] His effort broke the European record he set in the semi-final earlier that day, recording the fastest time ever run by an athlete that is neither American nor Jamaican.

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Jun 4, 2024 · Hardly anyone outside of Italy had heard of Marcell Jacobs before he succeeded Usain Bolt as the Olympic 100 meter champion in Tokyo. Three injury-filled years have passed, and the Texas-born Italian is almost as big of a mystery now as he was then.

Jun 18, 2024 · Italy’s Marcell Jacobs stormed ahead on his path to Paris, running his fastest ever 100m outside of the Olympic Games at the Paavo Nurmi Games – a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting – in Turku on Tuesday (18).

Apr 16, 2024 · Marcell Jacobs, the Tokyo 2021 Olympic champion, is preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics, where the first and only Italian to win the Olympic sprint title will defend his title against a very focused field of top global sprinters.

Aug 4, 2024 · Italy's Marcell Jacobs heads to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as the defending gold-medalist in the 100m, and has a tough path ahead as he seeks double gold.

Nov 9, 2023 · JACKSONVILLE (USA): Olympic winner Marcell Jacobs started his training for 2024 in the group with his new coach Rana Raider. In the first interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport after coming to Jacksonville, he confirmed that all was ok, he was the last of the group to arrive, so his training loads are not that high.

Jan 18, 2025 · Marcell Jacobs is set to begin his 2025 season at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on February 2, facing rival Noah Lyles as he eyes redemption.

May 26, 2022 · ROME (AP) — Marcell Jacobs already won another gold medal at the world indoors. He’ll likely get a huge reception at Rome’s upcoming Diamond League meet. Then a reunion with his once-estranged father at the world championships. Followed by more potential medals at the European championships.

Jun 19, 2024 · A few days after winning the European title in Rome, Marcell Jacobs ran his quickest ever 100m outside the Olympics with 9.92 (1.5) at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku on Tuesday (June 18).